ASID News Today — August 4, 2026

As the US housing market continues to evolve, policymakers and industry experts are working to address the ongoing challenges of affordability and supply. The missing piece of America's new housing strategy is a topic of much discussion, with many calling for innovative solutions to bridge the gap between demand and supply. Meanwhile, an emerging source of affordable housing supply is gaining attention, offering a potential lifeline for those struggling to find affordable options. This development is particularly significant, as it highlights the importance of exploring alternative approaches to addressing the nation's housing needs.

In related news, the commercial real estate sector is also undergoing significant changes, with the traditional 20% down payment becoming increasingly rare. This shift has significant implications for investors and developers, who must adapt to new financing realities. On the personnel front, notable moves include Jim D'Amico joining Corcoran Premier Realty as part owner, and Vishal Garg stepping down as CEO of Better, with Daniel Lewis taking the reins as interim CEO. In the realm of home equity conversion mortgages, FOA leads July HECM endorsements, although HMBS issuance remains weak, underscoring the ongoing complexities of the housing finance landscape. As these developments unfold, ASID readers can stay up-to-date on the latest news and trends shaping the real estate and property industry.

Today's signal:
• The missing piece of America’s new housing strategy (housingwire.com)
• An emerging source of affordable housing supply (housingwire.com)
• Opinion: Why 20% down has become the exception in commercial real estate (housingwire.com)
• Jim D’Amico joins Corcoran Premier Realty as part owner (housingwire.com)
• Vishal Garg steps down at Better, board names Daniel Lewis interim CEO (housingwire.com)
• FOA leads July HECM endorsements while HMBS issuance remains weak (housingwire.com)